Category Archives: Success

How One Entrepreneur Found Inspiration from a Manhole Cover

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

When Hurricane Sandy raged up the East Coast last October, Hoboken, New Jersey was among the hardest hit areas. Yet many of the city’s residents demonstrated remarkable resilience in the aftermath of the storm. One local business owner even found inspiration for a new product line. Karen Nason … Continue reading →

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An Entrepreneur’s Cool Business Idea for Digital Photos

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

Warren Struhl has helped start 30 companies. Among his products: Popcorn, Indiana, a brand of prepopped kettle corn, and Sheets Brand (launched with basketball’s LeBron James), a line of energy strips that dissolve on the tongue. Now, the 49-year-old serial entrepreneur has another startup: Polaroid Fotobar, a … Continue reading →

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Goal Setting Tips for Entrepreneurs

Posted on December 29, 2012 by

One of the best things about a new year is the prospect of a fresh start. Traditionally, the most popular resolutions are health-related ones, such as “start exercising” and “stop smoking.” And “lose weight,” of course. Just as sticking to … Continue reading →

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A Haitian Entrepreneur Dreams Big — and It Pays Off

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

Almost three years after its devastating earthquake, Haiti has a new luxury hotel: the Royal Oasis, a $35 million facility with 128 guest rooms, high-end shops and other amenities. The project’s owner/developer is 45-year-old Jerry Tardieu, a Haitian entrepreneur who brought together 200 mostly Haitians shareholders to … Continue reading →

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An Auto Repair Business Enjoys Success — and Helps its Employees Grow

Posted on December 7, 2012 by

While Camden, New Jersey has been hard hit by unemployment, one of its business owners – Fausto Batista — isn’t about to lay off any employees. The 50-year-old Batista co-owns B&H International Associated, an auto repair shop that employs seven full-time workers and a fluctuating number of part … Continue reading →

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84-Year-Old Knife Maker Turns His Craft into a Business

Posted on November 25, 2012 by

In the last two years, Bruce Bohrmann’s knife-making hobby has become a full-fledged business. The 84-year-old owner of Yarmouth, Maine-based Bohrmann Knives can thank “Herbie” for the transformation. Herbie is the name given affectionately to Yarmouth’s 217-year-old tree, the largest and oldest elm in New England. After many … Continue reading →

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For Late Blooming Entrepreneurs, Five Reasons to be Thankful

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

Tomorrow, millions of Americans will sit down to tables brimming with turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie and all the trimmings that make Thanksgiving dinner special. In addition to enjoying a wonderful meal, the focus will be on giving … Continue reading →

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Helping Entrepreneurs and Investors Find Each Other

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you might remember Chris Schutte, the Hotdog EZ Bun Steamer inventor whose story appeared here in March. Chris is among the many entrepreneurs who are turning to “crowdfunding,” an online fundraising method that allows … Continue reading →

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Family is Everything for this Entrepreneur

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

A few years ago, Emily Deane was being bullied at school.  So her mother Julie decided to do something about it. Julie went and found a nearby school that promised a happier environment for her daughter. She wanted her son, Max, to go as well. But it … Continue reading →

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Need Help Hatching Your Business?

Posted on October 28, 2012 by

If so, you might want to look for an incubator. Just as the ones for eggs help bring chicks into the world, business incubators help brand new companies survive and grow during the start-up period (when these companies are most vulnerable). Incubation programs come in many shapes … Continue reading →

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